Apart from precise positioning, tripods also help improve the overall quality and sharpness of images. The Slik MINI PRO DQ is the most compact and smart minipod which is ideal for use with digital SLR, digital compact and video cameras. Enabling the photographer to enjoy hands-free shooting, this camera trivet hails from the compact series of tripods from Slik. The Slik MINI PRO DQ weighs only 350 g making it extremely portable when you are on a long distance hike. Having a light weight tripod makes it all the more versatile and eliminates fatigue when you are on-the-move.  Body The folded length of the Slik MINI PRO DQ tripod is 205 mm. This allows you to fit in the minipod into your backpack or carrycase during extensive expeditions. Ideal for low position photography, you could elevate this tripod to a maximum operating height of up to 226 mm. In addition to this, the 2 leg sections make provision for enhanced sturdiness while working with heavier camera rigs. The weight of the leg portion is 250 g and the diameter of the first upper leg is 20 mm. The Slik MINI PRO DQ camera trivet is fused with rubber feet. These rubber feet grip on firmly to the ground and enables for smooth mounting of the camera and the tripod even on the toughest terrains. This camera trivet from Slik is integrated with a 2-way pan head along with a pan handle to make the panning process simpler and easier. The weight of the head portion of the Slik MINI PRO DQ tripod is 100 g. Designed for the fervent photographers of today, this Slik MINI PRO DQ camera trivet is embedded with the Quick Release System. The purpose of this feature is to help photographers attach and remove the camera from the tripod effortlessly while changing lenses or while simple hand held shooting. Features This convenient Slik MINI PRO DQ tripod consists of a center column which facilitates further fine-tuning to the overall height. While shooting, you may want to adjust the angle of the image or correct the frame. For this purpose you could extend the center column to a maximum height of up to 45 mm. Besides this, the Slik MINI PRO DQ can also be used as a chest-pod by raising the center column half way or more and placing the legs of the tripod against your chest to stabilize the camera. The circular shaped leg pipe of the Slik MINI PRO DQ camera trivet comes with a twist lock to enable safe and secure panning. This easy-to-use camera accessory enables the photographer to explore various innovative angles and offers maximized benefits.